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Executive Officer
January 21.2O25
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Dear Hoxvoi'iCounty Council, -- c�-
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On behalf of the Havvai'i Island Chamber of Conlnle,om and its
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membership ofover 34Obusinesses, non-profit organizations, and
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individuals, and |annwriting toexpress mnystrong support for
Resolution 4G-25.which seeks toapprove the allocation offunds to '
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nonprofit organizations for programs addressing housing and
David Kurohara
homelessness through the Office ofHousing and Connnnun|tv
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Development.
Vice President
The challenges ofhousing inmeouritvand honne|eoanomaoondnueto
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impact individuals and families across our community. The need for safe,
stab|e, and affordable housing is not just a matter ofsocial justice —it is a
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fundamental human right and mcornerstone for building athriving and
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equitable society.
Immediate Past
Resolution 46-25 represents ocritical step forward inaddressing this
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urgent crisis. Bvawarding funds organizations including Big |a|ond
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Substance Abuse Council, Going Home Hmxvoi'i.HOPE Services Hovvmi'i.
The Salvation Army, and others that have aproven track record of
providing vital serximao, we can ensure that resources are directed where
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they are most needed and most effective. These organizations are onthe
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frontlines, offering shelter, supportive services, case management, and
long-term housing solutions toour most vulnerable residents.
W1aryBegier
Vanessa Carlson
Approving this resolution will have a tangible and meaningful impact on
Rebecca Choi
our community.
Jeremy Chong
[he|sey[how
| urge the Council toapprove Resolution 46-35;this resolution ionot just
Mark Chun
onallocation offunds; itisadeclaration that xvavalue every member of
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our community and believe intheir right toasafe and stable home.
Dean Fuke
LarisaHamamoto
Bonnie Irwin
K8nha|ofor your time and consideration,
Daniel Kea
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Geo|i Ng
LisaShiruma
James Staub
Carla Kuo
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Executive Officer
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Irene Yamanaka
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